Liraglutide Subcutaneous Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low blood sugar
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • throat irritation
  • indigestion
  • inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines
  • constipation
  • dizziness
  • fever
  • low energy
  • decreased appetite
  • weight loss
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • low blood pressure
  • gallstones
  • high amount of bilirubin in the blood
  • high blood levels of the amylase enzyme
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a common cold
  • dry mouth
  • gastroesophageal reflux disease
  • backache
  • difficulty sleeping
  • gas
  • burping
  • abdominal bloating
  • generalized weakness
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • anxious feelings
  • fast heartbeat
  • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • cancer of the large intestine
  • dehydration
  • suicidal thoughts
  • atrioventricular block, a type of slow heart rhythm disorder
  • bundle branch block
  • a type of slowed heart rhythm disorder called heart block
  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • blocked bowels with decreased peristaltic movement
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • inflammation of the gallbladder
  • blockage of normal bile flow
  • acute inflammation of the pancreas
  • acute kidney failure
  • decreased kidney function
  • hives
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • a hypersensitivity reaction to a drug
  • necrotizing pancreatitis, or inflammation and tissue death in the pancreas
  • medullary thyroid cancer
  • papillary thyroid cancer
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level
  • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • itching
  • a skin rash
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